Governor of North Sumatra
| Governor of North Sumatra | |
|---|---|
| Gubernur Sumatera Utara ᯎᯮᯅᯩᯒ᯲ᯉᯮᯒ᯲ ᯘᯮᯔᯖᯩᯒ ᯥᯖᯒ | |
since 20 February 2025 | |
| Style | Mr. Governor (informal) The Honorable (formal) His Excellency (diplomatic) |
| Type | Chief executive |
| Status | Head of government |
| Abbreviation | GONS (in English) Gub. Sumut (in Indonesian) |
| Residence | Official Residence of the Governor of North Sumatra, Medan |
| Seat | Medan |
| Nominator | Political parties |
| Appointer | Direct popular elections within North Sumatra or President members of the North Sumatra Regional House of Representatives (formerly) |
| Term length | Five years, renewable once 1 years (specifically for the acting governor) |
| Precursor | Governor of Sumatra |
| Formation | 19 June 1948 |
| First holder | Sutan Mohammad Amin Nasution |
| Deputy | Vice Governor of North Sumatra |
| Salary | Rp3 million (US$179,47) per month |
| Website | www |
The Governor of North Sumatra (Indonesian: Gubernur Sumatera Utara) is the highest office in the province of North Sumatra. The governor of North Sumatra is an elected official who is responsible for leading the government in North Sumatra, proposing and enacting regional laws, and representing the North Sumatra province inside and outside the court. The governor alongside the vice governor and 100 members of the North Sumatra Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) are accountable for the strategic government of the province of North Sumatra.